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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.74, 22,614.93 and 13,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.74, 22,614.93 and 13,220.46 is: 18,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.74 : 22,614.93 = 13,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.74/22,614.93 = 13,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.74x = 22,614.93 × 13,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.74x = 298,979,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,979,777.47/16,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.17

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